German Pancake Puff Pancake
Elevate your breakfast game with this show-stopping German Pancake, also known as a Puff Pancake! With just a handful of pantry staples—eggs, milk, flour, and a touch of sugar and vanilla—this impressive dish comes together in under 30 minutes. Baked in a sizzling hot skillet, the batter puffs dramatically in the oven, creating a golden, airy masterpiece with irresistibly crispy edges. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of fresh lemon juice, this versatile pancake is perfect for a special brunch or a quick yet indulgent weekday breakfast. Serve it straight from the oven for a warm and comforting treat that’s sure to wow your family and friends!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cups milk
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (for topping) powdered sugar
- 4 pieces lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) in the oven to warm up as the oven preheats.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy and well combined, about 1 minute.
Add the milk, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven and add the unsalted butter. Swirl the skillet to melt the butter and ensure it coats the bottom and sides evenly.
Pour the prepared batter into the hot, buttered skillet and immediately return it to the preheated oven.
Bake the pancake for 18-20 minutes, or until it is puffed up dramatically and golden brown around the edges.
Turn off the oven and let the pancake rest in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 2 minutes to prevent it from collapsing too quickly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the pancake generously with powdered sugar. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.1 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1470 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 34.4 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 338 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 630 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
